Can You See Kidney Stones On An X Ray. It s a big job and if your kidneys aren t working right that can. Calcium phosphate and calcium oxalate stones for example ar.
Since most kidney stones contain calcium they may be visible on an abdominal xray if large enough. Calcium phosphate and calcium oxalate stones for example ar. X ray photos of kidney stones.
A ct scan is the best test for kidney stones.
Standard xrays of the mid to lower abdomen will include the kidneys ureter and bladder. A ct scan showed my 2mm in the lower pole of my left kidney but it didn t show on an ultrasound or x ray. The x ray technician then may ask you to change position for additional pictures. They are small and i.